Basquiat at Brooklyn Museum

August 23, 2015

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The late street artist and virtuoso painter Jean-Michel Basquiat left his mark scribbling socially thoughtful and poignant poetry around New York City under the name Samo. He became an icon, with a distinct style that blended aesthetics of graffiti, cave drawings, and abstract expressionism. The Brooklyn Museum, just down the road from Nu Hotel, is sharing an unprecedented exhibit featuring Basquiat’s personal notebooks.

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NU Hotel, Brooklyn

NU Hotel is located in downtown Brooklyn in walking distance to four great Brooklyn neighborhoods, including Cobble Hill, Boerum Hill, Park Slope, and Prospect Heights. Wander south past the pristine 19th century brownstones and artist warehouses to explore local bars, restaurants, and shops. Walk or bike toward Prospect Park, Brooklyn’s version of Central Park, to discover the Brooklyn Museum and Brooklyn Botanic Garden, or go a bit further to find everything from Hasidic wig makers to Caribbean music shops. Circle back around toward downtown Brooklyn and DUMBO for a bit of high-end retail shopping and dining, and perhaps catch a concert or game at the Barclays Center afterward. Last but not least, don’t forget a visit to the iconic Brooklyn Bridge, with its spectacular views of Manhattan crowning it all.